A remarkable day in Waynesburg History, Rain Day has come around again on July 29th! With fun activities, good eats, and competition. From pageants to umbrella contests, one thing has remained the same, the annual Rain Day Hat Bet.
The smells of funnel cakes and other festival foods join with the sound of music drifting across the air while hundreds of people gather to shop, enjoy live entertainment, and cheer on their favorite contestants – all while holding their umbrellas in the hope of rain. It’s Rain Day!
Get ready to experience the magic of fireworks lighting up the sky of Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Rich in history and tradition, Greene County offers a diverse array of summer activities for visitors to enjoy. From classic agricultural exhibitions to unique weather-predicting celebrations, the options are plentiful. We’ve assembled a guide to Greene County’s exciting summer festivities to help you plan an unforgettable seasonal itinerary.
The Harvest Festival has long been a treasured tradition in Greene County since the museum open its doors in 1971, and those who attend this event while visiting this beautiful part of southwestern Pennsylvania will be treated to a full slate of appealing attractions, such as encampments with reenactors and skirmishes, Native American reenactors, demonstrations, entertainment, retail and food vendors and much, much more.
As the fall season begins to flourish with its vibrant foliage and splashes of autumn colors throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, a very special festival will soon be held to commemorate and celebrate the historic covered bridges found within Greene and Washington counties.
For 69 years, Greene County, Pennsylvania has been home to a very special week-long celebration recognizing the rich coal mining history and heritage of the area and Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
For two fun-filled days, Lippencott Alpacas will open up its beautiful and spacious farm located on Meadowbrook Road in Waynesburg to the public for a free open house where visitors will be able to discover everything about alpacas.
Rain Day is special not just because it has been a tradition for more than a century and a half, but also because it is an event where people throughout the county and even around the globe hope for rain to fall in Waynesburg.